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So you push your 1st gen offroad - what cracks next?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Squeaky Penguin, Sep 27, 2019.

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  1. Feb 16, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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  2. Feb 16, 2020 at 4:52 PM
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    It's interesting to see another passenger side coilbucket failure.

    I don't think anyone's had the same issue with the drivers side. :notsure:
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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  4. Feb 17, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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  5. Feb 17, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    Wouldn't be that surprising if the geometry was different honestly.
     
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  6. Feb 17, 2020 at 2:57 PM
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    ooh you might be right.
     
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    Congrats on catching it early. I highly recommend a close inspection of the LCA as well, In particular, look for cracks forming where the lower strut mounts are welded to the arm.
     
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  8. Mar 1, 2020 at 1:13 PM
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    More cracks! Upper part of the fender near the firewall.

    IMG_20200301_132821.jpg
     
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    Damn you.

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  12. Mar 1, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    so i understand the battery weight cracking the driver's side (good reason to relocate it under the bed) - but what causes cracking on the passenger side? tire contact?
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    ? Driver's side geometry different from the passenger side? (Did I read that correctly?)
     
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  14. Mar 1, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    My driver side isn't cracked yet... But passenger side had abs and cruise control. We're taking these trucks past there limits, I think it's that simple in this case. @Squeaky Penguin did make a custom core support that I'm wondering may have contributed to his.
     
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    Yeah, my passenger side is cracked there too. I do wonder if the fabricated core support is putting more stress in that area.

    IMG_20200301_140056.jpg
     
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    correct. Not a ton but a bit off yes. I don't know that for certain but wouldn't be surprised. The body isn't square to frame even haha
     
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  17. Mar 2, 2020 at 4:34 AM
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    Have you tried loosening your body mounts and moving the cab around? Mine square up when I replaced my mounts and shifted it around a bit.
     
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    I have a theory.
    Maybe we hit rocks and bumps harder on the passenger side because it is more comfortable for the driver. Or we cannot see them (think driver hanging out the window looking at tire placement). So the passenger has more stress introduced just from human condition.
     
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    that makes a lot more sense than the alternatives presented.
     
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